Stranded steel wire and ropes from India
India exported $161 million of stranded steel wire and ropes (HS 7312.10) in FY2025-26, down 2.0% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 50% US import duty, against 75% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 50%China 75%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $161MDown 2.0% on last year
- HS code
- 7312.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 9 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7312.10.05.00 | Of stainless steel: Fitted with fittings or made up into articles | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7312.10.10 | Of stainless steel: Other | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7312.10.20.00 | Other: Fitted with fittings or made up into articles | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7312.10.30 | Other: Other | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7312.10.50.00 | Of stainless steel: Fitted with fittings or made up into articles | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7312.10.60 | Of stainless steel: Other | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7312.10.70.00 | Other: Fitted with fittings or made up into articles | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7312.10.80.00 | Other: Of brass plated wire | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7312.10.90 | Other: Other | Free | 50% | 75% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of stranded steel wire and ropes
India's exports to all countries under HS 7312.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7312.10 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on stranded steel wire and ropes from India?
50% on the 9 US tariff lines under HS 7312.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 75%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for stranded steel wire and ropes?
7312.10, under heading 7312 (Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export stranded steel wire and ropes?
Yes. India exported $161 million under HS 7312.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.